$per year
Annual Cost Breakdown — ETH Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland · 3-year program · Normal lifestyle
Tuition$1,500
Housing & Living$32,040(~$2,670/mo)
Round-trip flights/yr$900
Annual total
$34,440
3-year program total
$104,520
incl. $1,200 one-time costs
Living costs based on 2025–26 student budgets in Zurich, Switzerland. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
How It Compares to a US Degree
ETH Zurich
$104,520(Your estimate)
US Public University (3 yr)
$84,000(~$28,000/yr)
US Private University (3 yr)
$186,000(~$62,000/yr)
Estimated savings vs. US private university
$81,480